Bhagabatipur - Chanchal - I, Malda

Bhagabatipur is a village situated in the Chanchal - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.6 km from Chanchal and around 59.4 km from English Bazar. Kaligram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhagabatipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhagabatipur is 312202. The village covers a total geographical area of 630.7 hectares and falls under the 732126 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Bhagabatipur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bhagabatipur

According to the 2011 Census, Bhagabatipur village had a total population of 4,444 people, including 2,268 males and 2,176 females, living in 1,054 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.36%, with male literacy at 71.64% and female literacy at 67.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 502, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bhagabatipur

Bhagabatipur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Bhagabatipur

Bhagabatipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malahar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Bhagabatipur is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Bhagabatipur is about 59.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhagabatipur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bhagabatipur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Bhagabatipur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhagabatipur village are given below:

FAQs about Bhagabatipur